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A little bit of sewing help needed   (1)
garymalmgren at 10:53pm 12.08.25
RE: I assume that the stitch marker makes little dots in the fabric for you to follow when stitching
Introduction - Ballenita
Oddvark at 8:56pm 12.08.25
That is really nice. I also did not know they made an Aft cabin centercockpit.
UN-glorious end?
Project_Mayhem at 8:22pm 12.08.25
It is. The motorboat is liability only and is located at yard in a run down town. I guess since I ca
UN-glorious end?
jmczzz at 8:10pm 12.08.25
I guess my last boat barely made the cutoff at '78. Prices jumped way up when I got a '94. Ironical
UN-glorious end?
Project_Mayhem at 8:05pm 12.08.25
I guess my last boat barely made the cutoff at '78. Prices jumped way up when I got a '94. Ironicall
Why is my stove working?
Project_Mayhem at 7:57pm 12.08.25
Did you go to church last Sunday? That might be it! Perhaps I should go next Sunday with a prayer
UN-glorious end?
jmczzz at 7:50pm 12.08.25
100k/300k isn't unusual to meet business requirements, especially when it comes to auto. I haven't
Why is my stove working?
PaulK at 7:35pm 12.08.25
Did you go to church last Sunday? That might be it!
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
jssailem at 6:13pm 12.08.25
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Converting Analog diesel engine instruments to digital   (3)
marcham at 6:10pm 12.08.25
The commercial products I listed in post 1 assume your engine has analogue sensors (temp, pressure)
San Juan 7.7 rigging
Lee White at 3:24pm 12.08.25
Good afternoon, I am the soon-to-be owner of a new to me 1979 San Juan 7.7. I have found precious
UN-glorious end?
jmczzz at 3:03pm 12.08.25
300K seems awfully low for liability in a marina packed with 100K and up boats. Liability is meant
UN-glorious end?
jmczzz at 2:58pm 12.08.25
Great replies, thanks to all. I will follow the suggestions and report back. (The ex-wife got the ho
Question: replacing the 26 or 260 centerboard with a stainless steel one for more ballast?
MikeH at 2:28pm 12.08.25
Check the bottom of the water ballast water inlet to see if the neoprene gasket is still working.
Leak through deck into cabin
azambella at 2:28pm 12.08.25
I can also vouch for the 'pressurized cabin method". It absolutely works. I used a powerful leave bl
Question: replacing the 26 or 260 centerboard with a stainless steel one for more ballast?
Crazy Dave Condon at 1:47pm 12.08.25
Check the bottom of the water ballast water inlet to see if the neoprene gasket is still working.
UN-glorious end?   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:14pm 12.08.25
1973 Pearson 26 I just bought, requires $300,000. liability. 300K seems awfully low for liability
Hunter 50 rudder shaft keyway size
Gianni65 at 12:49pm 12.08.25
Sure. I've 4 arms (draglinks), 2 from manual steering (port and starboard) and two from to autopilo

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